S&P upgrades Metro credit rating to BBB- from BB+

• S&P raised Metro’s long-term issuer credit rating to BBB- from BB+ on June 15, 2026; outlook stable.
• Short-term rating lifted to A-3 from B.
• Upgrade reflects improved credit quality at parent EP Group, supported by its subsidiary receiving EUR 7 billion of TotalEnergies shares.

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